Friday, April 08, 2011 at 07:27 AM EDT

Virgin America, the only California-based US airline, opened up its new
terminal in San Francisco Wednesday to all of the hoopla
we've grown accustomed to with the hippest fliers in the country.

Terminal 2, known as T2, will host Virgin as the anchor airline and the
terminal's new look (it's actually been around for more than 60 years) is
strictly got Virgin in mind throughout.

The 640,000 square foot terminal is also the first LEED platinum certified
terminal in the country — giving it some eco-goodness that no other
terminal can currently enjoy.

"As a new airline we've been able to use the latest in technology, design
and sustainable practices to enhance the traveler experience, and we hope
elevate the journey beyond just getting from Point A to Point B," said David
Cush, President and Chief Executive Officer of Virgin America. "We're proud to
unveil a new home that similarly reinvents the travel experience for the
modern
flyer -- and that also reflects the innovative, forward-looking spirit of our
San Francisco home."

Naturally, Virgin had to do a few special things to mark the event. So the
first passengers to come through T2 first got a chance
to
check out Virgin's spaceship from the air. The group was the first people ever
to fly alongside and land next to Virgin's Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo and
SpaceShipTwo. It was all part of the "my other ride is a spaceship
campaign."

And of course, marking the event wouldn't be complete without some sort of
sale. Virgin started it's "Fly into
the
Future" campaign with one-way tickets starting at $59. You can buy tickets
online or call 877.FLY.VIRGIN. The sale ends tomorrow.